Second Boer War Interest, Lieutenant - General Baden-Powell Glazed Parian Ware Bust. W. C. Lawton for Robinson & Leadbeater, circa 1900.
Lieutenant - General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell OM GCMG GCVO KCB KStJ DL (1857 -1941) was a Britsh Army Officer and founder of the Boy Scouts movement. He became a national hero following the 217 day siege of Mafeking during the Second Boer War. His military career commenced in 1876 when he joined the 13th Hussars in India as a Lieutenant. He became experienced in scouting during the 1880's with the Zulu in South Africa. In 1890 he served as Aide-de-Camp to the Commander-in-Chief and Governor of Malta, also serving as Intelligence Officer for the Mediterranean.
Approximate weight is 557 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 22 cm height, 12 cm length and 10 cm depth.
In very good condition with no losses, chips, repair or restoration. The parian ware has had a treacle coloured glaze.